Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Virginia Tech Airport VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Virginia Tech Airport VA
 37.21°N 80.35°W (Elev. 1555 ft)
2:30 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
2am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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